Clinical Veterinarian

ASU invites applications for a Clinical Veterinarian within the Department of Animal Care and Technologies (DACT). This role is part of a 7-person Veterinary Services team responsible for ensuring animal well-being and compliance with federal regulations related to the use of animals in research and teaching. The team is led by an Associate Director of Veterinary Services who reports directly to the Attending Veterinarian.

About the role

Leads and oversees the planning and execution of clinical studies, applying advanced expertise in study design, data analysis, and reporting to contribute significantly to the translation of biomedical innovations into safe and effective medical practices. This position provides veterinary care to animals used in research and teaching, supports experimental design, and offers procedural and training assistance to investigators.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care to animals used in research and teaching under the direction of the Attending Veterinarian.
• Educate, train, and support research personnel on animal-related procedures relevant to their research needs.
• Work with the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support university research and teaching endeavors using veterinary knowledge and skills.

Requirements

• Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) by the time of hire.
• Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the United States.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Qualifications

• Essential:
  • Extensive knowledge of the husbandry and clinical care of species commonly used in research.
  • Experience within an institutional animal care and use program.
  • Unabated commitment to service and strong desire for career development.
• Preferred:
  • 1 – 3 years of practical experience as a veterinarian (laboratory animal experience a plus).
  • Extensive knowledge of the husbandry and clinical care of laboratory rodents and nonhuman primates.
  • Skill in common surgical procedures used in animal research.
  • Experience in lab animal medicine, preferably within a university setting.
  • Research environment experience.

Pay

$100,000 - $120,000 per year, depending on experience.

Working Environment

• Work activities split between an office environment and a climate-controlled animal research setting.
• Essential precautions in place for safely working with animals, biohazards, and chemicals.
• May include extended periods of sitting, standing, low-demand walking, bending, and reaching.
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 lbs. may be required.
• Dynamic environment requiring the ability to quickly adjust priorities throughout the day.

Post-offer Screenings

• Physical exam and fit testing for an N-95 respirator.
• MMR and tetanus vaccinations.
• Negative TB test.

Department Statement

Arizona State University is committed to the ethical and humane treatment of animals in advancing research that benefits humans, animals, and the environment. ASU’s Animal Care and Use Program provides animal housing, husbandry, and veterinary care; trains researchers on safe and ethical practices; and ensures compliance with federal, state, and university regulations. The program supports over 90 principal investigators and is AAALAC International accredited. The primary vivaria house a diversity of species, predominantly mice with a significant number of nonhuman primates.

Location: Tempe campus.